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LG08 GSV

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,510 mi
Last recorded15,510 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 GSV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 15,510 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 14,913 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 14,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 13,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 13,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 12,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 11,842 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 10,929 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 10,464 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyre valve perished

Pass 7 Jul 2017 9,404 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 8,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 7,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2014 6,258 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2013 6,255 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,047 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 5,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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LG08 GSV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 GSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG08 GSV registered?

LG08 GSV is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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